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St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1887-06-16
CHILD's COUNTY GAZETTEER.
A Remarkable Book i'm Several Ways
The lOng-expected gazetteer and di

A Remarkable Book i'm Several Ways
The lOng-expected gazetteer and di-
rectOIy of Caledonia and Essex coun-
ties is out, complied and published by
Hamilton Child of Syracuse, N. Y. 1t
is book of some 700 pages, the first
400 being devoted to history and biOg-
raphy and the remainder to directory
and advertisements. There is much
valuable matter in the gazetteer and
the directory will be found very han
dy in every business office. Some of
the matter for the work has been care
fully prepared, notably that furnished
by Rev. Edward II. Fairbanks and
Judge Poland, but much of it is loose
ly written and poorly edited, while
some of it is the veriest bOsh, unworthy
a place in book of such character,
and an imposition on subscribers and
the public generally. In the biOgra-
phies many pages are taken up with
the lives of men who have not been
prominent, to say the least. in the his
tory of the county, while others who
have name and place are omitted en-
tirely, or perhaps given brief word.
For work of the character which a
gazetteer is supposed to have, there is
the greatest quantity of irrelevant and
Out-of-place matter conceivable. The
book contains twenty steelplate like
nesses of individuals who are now, or
have been at some time, residents of
these two counties. Other portraits
would doubtless have appeared if the
originals could have raised the money,
or thought it advisable to have done
so, at $3.50 Il plate, the price asked for
having ones portrait appear in this
work. The likenesses are generally
fine works of art and some of them are
quite life like. The following is a list
of portraits: George n. Dale, S. D.
Hobson, G. w. Noyes, w. A. Richard
son, Brighton Samuel Weeks, Ca
naan; Isaac NJ. Kicker, GrotOn d. w.
Aiken, Alden E. Judevine, Cornelius A.
Judevine, Hardwick; VIM. w. Grout,
Kirby; Hiram A. Cutting, Stephen
Howe, Charles w. King, Lunenburg ;
Erastus, Thaddeus, Horace and Frank
lin Fairbanks, Ephraim Paddock, Luke
P. Poland, Jonathan Ross, ST. Johns
bury John F. Stevens, Walden. The
Gazetteer is good looking and we'll
bound volume, printed by the SYRIA
cuse Journal company; but the errors,
typographical and others, are very nu-
merOus-mOre so than one would ex-
pect to find in any book.
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1887-06-16
Stricken With Paralysis.

George ID. Randall, a prominent
druggist in this place, was stricken
with paralysis Tuesday morning. He
had not been well for some days. Just
before he was taken he had waited up
on a customer in his store on Railroad
street and had passed into the office in
the rear of the store. His father, Sias
Randall, stepped into the office shortly
after and found him on the floor uD-
conscious. A battery that was at hand
was Immediately applied, but on get
ting him to his home it was found that
the left half of his body was complete
ly paralyzed. The attack came on be-
tween and 9 o'clock. At noon he re-
covered consciousness enough to speak
but laid i'm a semi-conscious state
through the remainder of the day and
yesterday.
Mr.. Randall was more comfortable
yesterday afternoon and continues SO
this morning. He can talk and il
comparatively free from pain. What
the final result will be it is impossi ble
to tell at this time.
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1887-06-16

Upright Piano For Sale.
Enquire of Z. A. WALKER or w. H. NELSON
"a
Calf for Sale.
heifer calf Jersey and HOlstein.
MRS. III. M. CHADWICK,
3tf 80 Main St
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1887-06-16
A GOLDEN ANNIVERSARY.

Many friends of Mr.. and Mrs. Rice
Davenport, sufficient i'm number to fill
the parlOrs of their home on Spring
street, met Monday evening to cele-
brate the fiftieth anniversary of the
wedding of this venerable couple.
Mr.. Davenport was not advised of the
action of his friends until just before
the gathering, so the celebration was
something in the nature of a surprise.
After singing some Oldtime psalm
tunes, the company was called to or
der and Rev. II. p. Frost, after prayer,
gave expression to the feelings of their
friends toward Mr.. and Mrs. Daven
port. He liked the term "golden an
niversary," he said, better than ''gOld-
en- wedding" as that wedding ceremony
so years ago had proved golden one.
Pleasant reference was made to the
golden experiences that it had been
their privilege to enjoy; to the golden
friendships they had won, and to the
golden streets they would surely walk
when the journey of this life was
ended. Mr.. Frost then presented Mrs.
Davenport handsome rocking chair
and pair of gOldbowed glasses, and
to Mr.. Davenport a gOldheaded ebony
cane, all these gifts from st. Johns
bury friends. He then read a number
of letters from absent friends, includ-
ing Mrs. A. M. Wright of Santa Bar
bara, CAL, and Mrs. G. G. Kinsman of
Austin, Mimi, sisters of Mrs. Daven-
ports; Rev. w. G. Davenport of Col
lington, Md, a nephew, and Rev. A.
L. Cooper of Springfield, Rev. H. A.
Spencer of Randolph, and Hon. George
Nichols of Mortified. A letter from
A. Maynard Lyon of New York, a
brother of Mrs. Davenport's, contain ed
an enclosure of 500. Some $50 in
gold from members of the family, gold
lined spoons, gold ring and magni-
flying glass were also among the pres
ents. Mr.. Davenport responded to the
presentations and reading very happi-
ly, thanking the friends for their kind
remem brance. Mrs. w. r. Davenport
then read an original poem, cOmpO-
sitiOn of real merit, telling the story
of joy and sorrow of the SO years just
passed. After this refreshments were
served, and the rest of the evening
was spent socially. Mr.. Davenport is
rs and Mrs. d. 20 years of age. Their
three surviving children, Rev. w. R.
Davenport of South Royalton, Mrs. E.
G. Walker, of WilliamstOwn and Will
liam s. Davenport of st. JOhnsbury
were all present, and also Mrs. James
Briggs of Rutland, Mrs. Davenport's
sister. The affair was a great success,
largely dine to the efforts of A. L. Bal
ley and other friends in the Methodist
church.
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1887-06-16
Caledonia County w. C.T.U.

The w. c. II. u, of Caledonia coun-
ty, Mrs. w. P. Smith president, holds
its annual institute at West Burke this
evening and tomorrow. Exercises
this evening begin at 7.30. The adj
dress of welcome will be delivered by
Mrs. P. A. Clarke; response by Mrs. j.
NJ. Mitchell and the address of the
evening by Mrs. III. d. Walker OF
Rhode Island. Friday morning, be-
sides the rendering of various reports
a paper will be read by Mrs. N. A.
Gates. In the afternoon papers will
be read by Mrs. j. r. Hunter, Mrs. O.
It. Brown, and Mrs. w. III. Ward an
exercise will be conducted by Mrs. c.
T. Walter of the health department
and DIR. S. Il. Brooks will discuss the
tobacco question. In the evening Rev
C. Nj. Lamson will deliver an address.
Return checks will be furnished.
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1887-06-16
Academy Notes.

Academy Notes.
The following board of editors for the
Academy Student has been elected by
the present middle and Junior classes
for the ensuing year: Editor in chief,
L. O. Jones senior editor, E. X. Hall
senior editress, Miss Graham middle
editor, w. L. Ranb; middle editress.
Miss Wilder; business manager, w.
j. Aldrich.
l.. O. Jones has been elected captain
of the base ball nine for next year,
and j. A. Lutz business manager.
The ball game Saturday between the
Academy boys and Dartmouth '89, re-
suited in a score of 6 to IL in the lat
ter's favor. Under more favorable cir
cumstances the Academy boys think
that they could have defeated 1895
team.
The graduating programs will be
distributed to the class some time next
week. Six will be given to each one
having part upon the stage, and
three to the remainder of the class.
The Senior reception given at Mr.
Putney's last Friday, was enjoyed
greatly by all who attended and the
senior class take this means of ex-
pressing their thanks for the hospital
ity and favors shown upon that occa.
sion.
Friday afternoon of this week the
Academys will play the Burlington
freshmen upon the campus. 1t is ex
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1887-06-16
THE TOWNS AROUND.
EAST BURKE.
Anniversary Gathering.


About 30 of the Gushing family and
relatives met at d. w. Cushing's last
Friday to celebrate his 75th birthday
anniversary also Rev. III. p. Cushing's
7Ist and Miss Anna Spencer's 18th.
Miss Spencer is a neice of D. w. and
Rev. Ii. p. Cushing's. Among those
present was DR.. A. NJ. Gushing of
Springfield, Mass, who read a very in
teresting original poem. Letters were
read from Rev. Charles w. Cushing of
LockpOrt, N. Y, and Mrs. Fanny
(Cushing) BOwker and daughter, Rose
of Saratoga, n. Y. A fine dinner was
prepared by the ladies, tree was set
out in memory of the day and occa-
sion and all enjoyed the day very
much. Remarks were made by Rev.
I'll. P. and after two or three beautiful
hymns were sung. Prayer was offered
by Rev. C.. w. Morse.
Anna Jenkins has so far recovered
from diphtheria as to ride out.
Mrs. Cornelia (Cushing) Carpenter
of Ramsey's, N. j., is in town.
Mrs. H. P. Cushing's mother who
has been very i'll for some time is
better.
DIR. Henry Bickford of Hartford,
Conn.,, is expected in town this week
for a few days.
Children's day was observed by
Sunday school concert in both
churches, in the NJ. E. in the morning
and the Congregational in the after
noon.
The upper end of the village is put
ting on a new appearance. j. p. Stat
ford has his house painted outside
Napoleon Harvey is painting his, and
VIM. Fairbanks is painting the fence
around his lot.
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1887-06-16
Drowning Accident at Passumpsic.

Eugene Rash, the 9 years old son OF
Frank Rash, was drowned in the Pas
sumpsic river at Passumpsic last even
ing mt o'clock. The boy with others
was in bathing at the time and was
caught by the current and carried be-
yOnd his depth. He could not swim.
and almost succeeded in saving him,
but was obliged to give up the strug-
gle and swim for the shore to save
himself. A search was Immediately
begun for the body Which was recOv-
cred at ll.30 last night. Funeral SER
vices will be held Saturday.
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1887-06-16
CHILDREN'S DAY.

Pleasantly Observed iu Local Churches.
The children had their own way
Sunday. 1t was an ideal Children's
Day, the pleasantest Sunday thus far
this season. The North Church was
handsomely decorated. The morning
service was prefaced with baptism,
seven little folks receiving the rite.
One of the features of the service was
soprano solo, "COnsider the lilies of
the field" which was finely rendered
by Mrs. Humphrey. Mr.. LamsOn
preached very interesting sermon on
the glory of Solomon and the glory of
the lily. In the evening there was a
Sunday School concert, Superintendent
Franklin Fairbanks giving very in
teresting and instructive talk on spi-
ders, literally illustrated.
The South church decorations were
equally profuse: Mr.. Fairbanks in a
characteristic sermon tcld the children
how to live square, upright lives, illus
trating the sermon with the square, the
level, etc. In the evening 40 little
misses gave Sunday School concert
of special interest. There was not a
break from beginning to end; solos,
chOruses and recitatiOns were we'll
learned and recited.
1t was the same at the Methodist
church where motto "Our Day." on a
heavy arch of evergreen over the plat
also taken possession there. Mr..
Frost held their attention in the morn
ing with Il sermon on education, and
in the evening there was a children's
concert amid the flowers. At the close
of the service Rosa Bailey presented
the pastor with an address of welcome
from the children and a handsome
bouquet, which Mr.. Frost acknOwl-
edged in brief address, and Superin-
tendent A. l.. Bailey closed a very
successful days service with timely
remarks.
The Free Baptist church was also
very handsomely decorated with cut
and wild flowers. Rev. f. E. Dawson
preached to the children taking for his
subject: elbow can children be religi
ous," sermon that was not only in
structive but very interesting.
The children carried the day at the
Baptist church on Railroad street, also,
where Mr.. Sandford preached to them
in the morning and the children did
the preaching in the evening, giving a
Sunday School concert, while Il bOun-
teous supply of flowers decorated the
platform and pulpit.
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1887-06-16
The Fourth of July.

local Fourth of July celebration is
meeting with great success. The
Sherbrooke brass band, "a pieces, has
been secured to furnish music for the
occasion. 1t is expected band con-
cert will he given in the evening to be
preceded by day fireworks and fol-
lowed by the biggest display of fire.
works ever seen in st. Johnsbury
Fire balloons will be sent up during
the day and, what with the bicycle
and hose races noted last week there
will be lots of fun.
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1887-06-16

pected that the game will be very
close everybody is invited to attend.
Arrangements are in progress for a
game Saturday between the school
nine and the Dartmouth 'S7 team.
This will be especially interesting, in
asmuch as five players of the Varsity
team will play, among these being
Scruton and johnson the battery of
the latter nine.
Each member of the graduating class
will be allowed to hold tickets for six
seats in Music hall, for graduation day,
to be distributed among friends and
relatives. The choice was taken by
lot last Tuesday.
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1887-06-16
His Father Always Charged.

A bright little lad, son of one of
st. Johnsbury's physicians, recently re-
other day the pastor of the church
which the family attend called upon
the young invalid. The little fellow
was completely overcome with this un-
expected honor, and asked his mamma
if the minister really came to see such
little fellow as himself. Being ans
wered in the affirmative and having
his fathers custom when making visits
in mind, he asked: "Say, mother,
what does the minister charge visit %
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1887-06-16
June Training.

Co. G, Captain Roberts commanding,
appeared Saturday with full ranks, 81
men being in line. The regular COM
pany and skirmish drill on BOyntOn
hill took up the morning hours, while
the inspection, review, ETC., took place
on the school common. The men APP
peared well with their new arms and
were highly complimented by Gen.
Gilmore, who stated that only one 9th
er company in the state had come out
with II full complement of men. The
organization was never in better shape
or more harmonious. Gen. Ide was
present at the inspection.
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1887-06-16
COUNTY COURT.

COuTO Has Uoou III SeSSlOu mus lar
this week. Following the Judkins v
Brock case, the conclusion of which
was reported last week, the case of
Curtis Stevens Jacob G.. WEIGH was
taken up; Bates & May for plaintiff
and G.. w. g. G. G. Cahoon for defen-
dant. WEIGH held the contract for
carrying the mails between the Lyn-
don station and the post Office and hir-
ed Stevens to do the work. Suit was
brought to recover $3.50 which plain
tiff claimed to be due him. The jury
found ii verdict for plaintiff, $239.50.
On Thursday ii jury was empanelled
and sent on Friday to Newbury to ex-
anime the place where Hugh Adams
was injured last year. This case,
Adams the Town of Newbury, was
begun Monday afternoon on the re-as-
sembling of the court after the Sunday
recess, and occasions a good deal of in
terest. On July Is, 1886, as Hugh
Adams was driving loaded express
wagon from So. Ryegate to West New
bury his horse while going down a
steep hill became FESTIVE because of a
broken strap on the harness. In front
of him was another team. Just before
reaching a culvert where the accident
happened, Mr.. Adams, in his efforts to
avoid a collision, turned aside into
what he supposed sound portion of
the road but which he claims was not
in good condition and caused the over
throw of his team and threw him upon
pile of rocks causing serious injury.
in good condition, that the horse was
not properly driven and was not a
proper horse for plaintiff to drive, any
way, etc. Mr.. Adams appeared as a
witness in his own behalf and, what
ever may be the merits of the case, ap-
peared to be ii very much used up man.
Alex. Dunnett and Ide g. Stafford ap-
pear for the plaintiff, and Smith 81
Sloan, assisted by Bates & May and j.
p. LamsOn, for the town. The case is
being closely contested and is likely to
continue through to-day or longer.
Damages are put at $4,000.
In the case of the Western Union
telegraph company l.. b. Harris
Judgment was found for the plaintiff,
$685.. 80 and costs. Mr.. Harris takes
an appeal. Ide & Stafford appeared
for the plaintiff and Cuhoon & Hoff-
man for defendant.
In w. r. Streeter, apt, Harley j.
Hudson ct al, Judgment was rendered
for plaintiff, $I462 and costs, and the
case goes up on exceptions taken by
plaintiff. This was suit brought by
Streeter to recover for blacksmithing
done for Hudson and others at East
Haven. G.. C. CahOOn appeared for
plaintiff and u. NJ. Manser for defen-
dants.
A number of divorce cases have been
tried this term. Emma j. Allard was
granted divorce from Leander AL
lard on the ground of wilful desertion.
Clara ID. Roberts was granted divorce
from A. w. Roberts on the ground of
wilful desertion. Orrin Il. Curtis was
granted divorce from Florence l.. E.
Curtis on the ground of wilful deser-
ton.
The grand jury was discharged
Thursday night. Two indictments
were found, one against Francis Wells
of East Burke for arson in burning a
barn with several head of cattle.
Wells is an old man and appeared in
court Monday and pleaded not guilty
to the charge.
There are As civil cases in the new
entry docket and % cases in chancery.
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1887-06-16
TOWN AND COUNTY NEWS.
Weather Record.
NEW ADS. IN THIS PAPER.

o. V. Hooker q SOn-AIowing Machines Repaired
Mrs. s j. Trescott Wagons and Harness for Sale
Mrs A. W. POrter-VOcal Instruction.
George H. disqualification Notice
Z. \. Walker-Upright Piano for Sale.
Mrs H. NJ. Chadwick-Calf for Sale.
D. A CliffOrd's Est.-PrObate of Will
Pringle Gibson Guardian Notice.
Mrs bbie J. Burke-HOnse for Sale
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1887-06-16
Don't Experiment.

You cannot afford to waste time in experiment.
ing when your lungs are in danger Consumption
always seems at first, only cold. Do not permit
any dealer to impose upon you with some cheap
imitation of DR.. Kings New Discovery for Con-
sumption, coughs and colds, but be sure you get
the genuine. Because he can make more profit he
may tell you he has something just as good, or just
the same Don't be deceived, but insist upon get
ting Dr. Kings New Discovery, which is guAran-
teed to give relief in all throat lung and chest af
fections. Trial bottles free at Flint Bros.
Ell W dec 16.
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1887-06-16
Commencement Concert.

The commencement concert under
the auspices of the academy senior
class comes next Thursday evening at
Music hall and will be given by the
Ruggles Street quartette of Boston.
This quartette is one of the very best
in the country and the concert should
draw a full house. The quartette will
be assisted by Mrs. Mona Clark, So
pranO, and Edward K. Hood, elOcu-
ZIONIST and impersOnator.
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1887-06-16
Baccalaureate and Commencement.


The baccalaureate sermon before the
graduating class comes next Sunday at
the South church at $50 O'clock. The
sermon will be delivered by Rev. E.
P. Wild of Newport, who is well known
as one of the leading Vermont clergy
men. The graduating class will Oc-
cupy seats together, and the choir will
sing Warren's re Deum Laudamus in
c. The academy examinations will
be in progress Wednesday and Thurs
day, and the graduation exercises will
be held on the Friday following.
Lemuel Hastings of Claremont, N. H.,
will be present at the meeting of the
alumni Friday afternoon and will de-
liver the address.
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1887-06-16
A New OVerseer.

A New Overseer.
Moses Barrett has resigned his posi-
ton as .overseer of the poor of ST.
JOhnsbury and Joseph A. NOyes has
been appointed by the selectmen to
fill his place. 1t is perhaps too early
to predict Mr.. NOyes' success as an
Overseer of the poor, but he seems to
have qualifications for the place and it
is to be hoped he can fill the somewhat
difficult position.
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1887-06-16
Advice to Mothers.

Are you disturbed at night and broken of your
rest by sick child suffering and crying with pain
OF cutting teeth2 If so, send at once and get bot
tie of Mrs WinslOw's Soothing Syrup for children
teethng. Its value is ncalcuable. 1t will relieve
the poor little sufferer Immediately. Depend upon
it. mothers there is mistake about it. It cures
dysentery and diarrhOea, regulates the stomach
and bowels cures wind collie, sOftens the gums,
reduces Inflammation, and gives tone and energy
to the whole system. Mrs. WinslOw's Soothing
Syrup for children teOthng is pleasant to the taste
female sn3 on =; me nt
and is sold by all druggists throughout the world.
Price % cents a bottle. tOc67
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1887-06-16
Saved His Life.

Mr.. ID. I. Wiooxson. of Horse Cave, KY, says
he was, for many years, badly afflicted with
Phthisic, also Dialects the pains were almost
endurable and would sometimes almost throw
him into commissions. He tried Electric Bitters
and got relief from the first bottle and after taking
six bottles, was entirely cured, and had gained in
flesh eighteen pounds. Says he positively believes
he would have died, had " not been for the relief
afforded by Electric Btters. Sold at fifty cents a
bottle by Flint Bros. Oh W dec 10.
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1887-06-16

Some of the machinery in the BOs-
ton & Lowell repair shops here is be-
ing removed tO LyndOnville. The
talk is that most of the repairs to cars
and engines of the st. j. & l.. C.. road
will be made at LyndOnville.
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1887-06-16

The st. Johnsbury District Preach
er's meeting will hold it's June session
at LyndOnville next week, commence
ing Monday evening. All exercises
public, and it is hoped they will be
largely attended.
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1887-06-16

"A. w. Simpson, postal route agent
who is running between Newport and
Springfield, was examined at Spring
field this week with regard to effieien-
.cy in "thrOwing" letters. He was OBJ
liged to throw cards into their -respec-
tive places, named for every postal sta
ton in Vermont, New Hampshire and
Massachusetts. 1882 in number, and
made bat two errors.
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1887-06-16

The band gave the first out door
concert of the season on Railroad
street Thursday evening, Mr.. Herrick
leading. The playing was excellent.
The band will give another concert in
the court house yard tomorrow eve
ming
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1887-06-16
BRIEF LOCALS.

William w. Sprague of st. Johns
bury has been granted pension.
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1887-06-16
Boston & Lowell Railroad Vermont Division
Jan. 2. 1897
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faction or money refunded. Price 25 cents per
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